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The work measures 62.9 cm × 81.9 cm (24.8 in × 32.2 in). After being displayed at the White House, it was held at museums in
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Capture of H.B.M. Frigate
Macedonian, Capt. J.S. Carden by the U.S. frigate United States, Stephen Decatur, Esqr., Commander / painted by T. Birch, A.C.S.A. & P.A. ; engraved by B. Tanner, A.C.S.A.
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A slightly different and slightly larger version, which measures 70.48 cm × 91.1 cm (27.75 in × 35.87 in), also attributed to Birch 1813, has been held by the
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The U.S. Frigate United States
Capturing His Britannic Majesty's Frigate Macedonian, 1815, Samuel Seymour after Thomas Birch
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was captured in August 1812, but was too damaged and could not be brought back to port, so was set on fire and abandoned.
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The H.M.S. Macedonian surrendering to the U.S.S. United States commanded by
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U.S. Frigate "United States" captures
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and a second naval painting by Birch, which were part of his personal collection displayed at
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The United States and the
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United States and
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was published on 25 October 1813. Another engraving was made by
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Engagement
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Engagement between the "United States" and the "Macedonian"
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Engagement between the "United States" and the "Macedonian"
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Engagement
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An Action Between U.S.S. United States and Macedonian
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Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
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